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Is "your" a Sight Word?

Yes — "your" is a Kindergarten sight word meaning "belonging to you". It sounds identical to the contraction "you're" (you are), so children need to tell them apart by meaning, not sound.

Kindergarten Level
1 Syllable
your
your

Example Sentence

Please put on your shoes.

Why "your" Is a Sight Word

"Your" and "you're" are two of the most commonly confused homophones in English, even among adult writers. "Your" shows possession ("your book"), while "you're" is short for "you are" ("you're happy"). Since sound alone can't distinguish them, this pair benefits from side-by-side practice with clear example sentences for each.

Teaching Tip

When your child writes, have them test which one they mean by expanding it to "you are" — if that doesn't make sense in the sentence, "your" is the right choice.

Practice

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Flash Cards

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Listen & Pick

Hear "your" spoken aloud and pick it out from similar-looking words.

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Spell It

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